BOLSHEVIK PLANS

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160724, 10 August 1920, Page 2

BOLSHEVIK PLANS

TO DICTATE OWN TERMS By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright. LONDON, August 8. The Times’ Hythe correspondent says: The situation is extremely grave. The Bolsheviks’ arrogant refusal is taken to mean that they intend to capture Warsaw and establish a puppet Polish Soviet -with which to make whatever terms Moscow desires. In consequence of the unfavourable reply and the attitude of the Bolsheviks, the Conference adjourned, after referring the matter to the naval and military advisers. It will meet in the morning to receive their reply and decide upon action. As a result of the grave development, M, Millerand (French Premier) has postponed his departure to France. Meanwhile conversations continue. Members of the Conference have no doubt the Bolsheviks intend to push forward and carry out the above plans. AMEEICA’S POLICY. » WASHINGTON, August 9. A declaration in regard to' American policy respecting Russia and Poland is expected shortly. It is understood President Wilson will declare that the Bolsheviks will not be recognised in any circumstances. The Government seeks the re-establishment of a united Russia and is anxious to impress on the Russian people that their friend is the United States. The British trade agreement with Esthonia is not recognised, as the United States Government opposes dividing Russia into separate entities. LABOUR SIDES WITH REDS. LONDON, August 9. There will be a conference of all Labour executives to-night to consider the attitude towards Russia. A general strike is threatened if Britain reinstates a blockade against Russia.